Designer Maria Leigh

Finished Size 40½ (44½, 49, 53)“ bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 40½”, modeled with 7½“ of positive ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd 197 m/3½ oz 100 g): #CW-240 pink-a-boo, 9 (10, 12, 14) skeins.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 60” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; stitch holder.

Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4” in Seed st.

The roomy Velum Cardigan is worked in one piece, beginning at the lower edge of the back. Once the back and fronts are worked, stitches for the edging are cast on and then worked in lace all around the body, joining the narrow lace band by picking up stitches along the body and decreasing the two pieces together.